Makita DBC260U Original Instruction Manual

Also see for DBC260L: Original instruction manual

Contents

Attachment of shoulder strap– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade is kept parallel with the ground.DetachmentFor DBC260U– In case of emergency, to detach the equipment from your body, strongly pullthe emergency detachment lever (2) with your finger. This will detach theequipment sill from the body.Be extremely careful to maintain control of the equipment at this time. Do notallow the equipment to be deflected toward you or anyone in your vicinity.WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the equipment could result inserious injury or DEATH.For DBC260L– In case of emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and detach theequipment.Be extremely careful to maintain control of the equipment at this time. Do notallow the equipment to be deflected toward you or anyone in your vicinity.WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all couldresult in serious injury or DEATH.Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.StartingMove at least 3 m away from the area where you refuelled the equipment. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that thecutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.Cold start– Push the I-O switch (1) in the direction shown by the arrow.– Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)).– Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.– Press the lock button (4) and release the control lever, and then release thelock button (the lock button holds the throttle lever in the start-up position).Correct handlingImportant operating points/stopping the cutter/trimmerHanger(2)Hanger(1)DBC260UDBC260L(4)(3)(2)(1)(4)(3)(2)(1)14